City official disputes claim of Jordan coverup
Odessa city officials defend air quality testing at Barbara Jordan Elementary after a lawsuit alleges a coverup of a report linking acetone to unexplained rashes. City Manager Richard Morton says tests were shared with health authorities and the district, and the high acetone readings were not confirmed as a cause. A former fire captain sues, claiming he was fired for challenging the report and accusing a colleague of hiding it.
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Barbara Jordan Elementary
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State Health Department
Pat Land
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Eviction of Gaza Settlements Unfolds Amid Tears and Tension
Israeli forces began the Gaza pullout at Neve Dekalim and six settlements as 14,000 unarmed troops entered. Despite swift action, scenes of anguish and anger surfaced, with soldiers and settlers sharing moments of tenderness amid the end of 38 years of occupation.
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Neve Dekalim
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Energy Campaign for Liheap.org by American Gas Association
American Gas Association sponsors a public information effort promoting Liheap.org resources and energy assistance programs. The campaign highlights how homeowners and renters can access crisis aid, budgeting tips, and energy efficiency guidance through the Liheap.org portal and affiliated AGA communications.
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Energy costs to rise for heating this winter
The Energy Department and EIA project higher home heating bills due to natural gas and fuel oil. Costs could reach 16 to 25 percent higher, averaging about 2.55 dollars per gallon nationwide, with crude oil above 60 dollars a barrel. Utilities store gas as wholesale prices soar.
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Chris McGill
American Gas Association
Energy Information Administration
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Northeast
Terror attacks in Baghdad cause up to 43 deaths at bus terminal
Bombings at Nadha bus terminal and a near the hospital kill up to 43 people with 85 wounded as rescuers free victims near barbed wire. A second blast followed later across the street as Iraqs Sunni party questions constitution talks and signs of insurgent alignment grow.
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Qader
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